Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kristen Bousquet is an influencer and creator monetization coach. Instagram isn’t just for chatting with your friends anymore.

Instagram influencers often lead glamorous lifestyles—in fact, that’s kind of their whole thing. But where does the money come from to live in luxury? Influencers can earn income in a number of ways, ...

A well-crafted carousel post is a recipe for engagement on Instagram. Here are our top tips for producing cohesive, creative carousels. No Instagram strategy is complete without carousels. Why?

Like the rest of Instagram's Reel creation tools, making a Recap Reel is completely free and simple to do from your phone. It's worth pointing out that Recap Reels haven't been rolled out to all ...

It’s not every day we get a new social media platform. There was the big BeReal boom of 2022, we saw TikTok reach its peak in 2020, and years before that, Vine was just a mere video app with six ...

Your Instagram is your portfolio, your mood board, and your “hey, cast me” moment all rolled into one. And when you’ve got multiple pics to share (a behind-the-scenes sneak peek, a selfie in the ...

The best Instagram content doesn’t just have stellar visuals. It also often has the perfect track or song to go with what’s on screen. If you’re unsure how to add music to your Instagram Story, read ...

Instagram reaches 3 billion users, driven by popular features like Reels. 2025 U.S. ad revenue for Instagram forecasted at $32.03 billion, a 24.4% increase. Instagram's targeted ads and in-app ...

It seems that every single thing you like about a social media app will soon also be available on Instagram. Today's new feature: collaborative collections. If you're familiar with a shared board on ...